Through his poetry, novels, plays, essays, and children's books, he promoted equality, condemned racism and injustice, and celebrated African American culture, humor, and spirituality. ... During this time, Hughes struggled with a sense of desolation fostered by parental neglect, and he recalled being driven early by his loneliness "to books, and the wonderful world in books."" ... (Life of Langston Hughes: I, Too, Sing America) The Simple books inspired a musical show, Simply Heavenly written in 1957, which met with some success. ... He wrote sixteen books of poems, two novels, three ...
Locke published and reprinted several critical works and books on the history of his people, and made them available to the public. ... Locke's books are still available and can be found in libraries and academic institutions around the world. Some of his lesser-known and later works, while not readily accessible in book form, can be accessed on the internet through Internet Archive, and Google Books. ... New York: Hacker Art Books, 1979. ...
Locke published and reprinted several critical works and books on the history of his people, and made them available to the public. ... Locke's books are still available and can be found in libraries and academic institutions around the world. Some of his lesser-known and later works, while not readily accessible in book form, can be accessed on the internet through Internet Archive, and Google Books. ... New York: Hacker Art Books, 1979. ...
For instance, there are degrading toys, posters, books, ashtrays, detergent boxes, and much more, which make fun of the African American status. ... The double role each of us plays has relatively no emotional or mental risks. ...